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Global TV shipments increased 6% year-on-year (YoY) to 50.3 million units in 1Q26, as retailers increased inventory ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, according to data from Omdia’s latest TV Sets (Emerging Technologies) Market Tracker: History – 1Q26. All regions grew YoY except for Mainland China, which continues to face weak local demand following domestic stimulus measures in 2025.

 

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Developing economies and North America propel global growth

 

The two fastest growing regions in the first quarter of 2026 were both considered developing economies, with Asia & Oceania (up 13%) and Latin America (up 12%) benefitting from Chinese vendors redirecting additional shipments into these regions as their domestic market remained weak.

 

 

North America also posted particularly strong shipment growth (up 11%), despite being a highly saturated market. A combination of factors contributed to this growth, particularly in the U.S. As a co-host of this year’s World Cup, the US market offers retailers a clear opportunity to promote TV sets aggressively. At the same time, competition among retailers remains intense. This is most clearly seen with Walmart, which has a strategic goal of increasing the reach of Vizio OS, available on Onn. and Vizio TVs, and generating advertising-derived revenue without relying on hardware sales for profitability.

 

 

These factors have helped ensure that North American consumers remain largely insulated from the increased memory prices affecting a wide range of consumer electronics goods. Globally, TV prices have also remained surprisingly stable, despite headline-grabbing increases in memory price. This reflects the highly competitive nature of the TV market and the shift in profit-generating momentum away from hardware and toward advertising.

 

 

RGB LED adoption accelerates

 

 

Omdia’s latest database now tracks RGB LED TVs, which are initially expected to compete directly with OLED TVs because both technologies carry premium price tags. While RGB based TVs represented only a small proportion of units in the first quarter of 2026, with just 39.4 thousand units shipped, the technology is set to play an increasingly important role through 2026 and in the coming years. This will be supported by more vendors introducing models and the potential for RGB LED technology to be used in mid-range TVs, similar to the adoption path of Mini LED technology.

 

 

“The Chinese market leads the adoption of RGB LED TVs, but this is primarily due to the early introduction of models from TCL and Hisense, ahead of international regions,” said Matthew Rubin, Research Manager, TV Set Research, Omdia. “With many more models being introduced ahead of the World Cup, shipment volume of this technology is expected to accelerate rapidly.”

 

 

ABOUT OMDIA

 

 

Omdia, part of TechTarget, Inc. d/b/a Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT), is a technology research and advisory group. Our deep knowledge of tech markets grounded in real conversations with industry leaders and hundreds of thousands of data points, makes our market intelligence our clients’ strategic advantage. From R&D to ROI, we identify the greatest opportunities and move the industry forward.

 

 

 

 

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Approval introduces Pulsed Field Ablation technology to India. The VARIPULSE™ Platform is the first Pulsed Field Ablation system fully integrated with the CARTO™ 3 electroanatomical mapping system, designed to drive efficiency, reproducibility, and procedural accuracy.^{1, i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix}

 

Johnson & Johnson* today announced the approval of the VARIPULSE™ Platform, India’s first Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology that has been used to perform catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation (AFib) in more than 80,000 procedures globally.² AFib is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat caused by extra, uncoordinated electrical signals in the atria and is associated with structural changes in the heart due to underlying conditions and lifestyle factors.^{x, xi} It significantly increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and mortality.

 

Atrial Fibrillation affects 50 million people worldwide,^xii representing a burden comparable to heart failure, which impacts over 64 million people globally.^xiii In India, AFib prevalence is estimated at 0.1% to 1.6% of the population, with approximately 5 million people currently living with the condition.^{xiv, xv, xvi} Indian patients develop AFib nearly a decade earlier than those in Western populations, at an average age of around 55 years, extending the long-term disease burden.^{xvii, xviii} Underlying AFib in India is detected at the time of stroke in 20–45% of cases.^xix As a progressive condition, early intervention in AFib is critical to reducing stroke risk, particularly given that India accounted for 773,000 stroke deaths in 2021, or 10% of global stroke deaths.^xx

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Coolbrook, a transformational technology company dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry and industrial processes, has appointed renowned Finnish business leader Veli-Matti Mattila as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.

 

Mattila brings decades of international leadership experience and board expertise to support Coolbrook’s next phase of commercial growth, industrial execution, and global scale-up.

 

 

Veli-Matti Mattila is one of Finland’s most experienced technology business leaders, having served as CEO of Elisa Corporation from 2003 to 2024, following a long international career at Ericsson, where he held several senior leadership roles, including President of Ericsson Finland and COO & Deputy Head of Market Unit, Nordic & Baltic. He also spent four years in the U.S. and a period of time in Switzerland during his stint at Ericsson. He currently serves as Chairman of Orion Corporation and Enento Group, and has previously chaired Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) and has extensive board experience, including with Sampo Group.

 

 

His appointment follows a thorough search and evaluation process carried out by Coolbrook’s Board of Directors and Nomination Committee to identify a Chairman with the strategic perspective, industrial leadership capabilities, and international business experience required to support the Company’s long-term ambitions.

 

 

Joonas Rauramo, CEO of Coolbrook, said: “Veli-Matti’s leadership experience, international perspective, and strong board background make him an excellent fit for Coolbrook at this stage of our growth. As we move from technology validation toward large-scale commercial deployment, his experience will help strengthen our industrial partnerships, support execution, and accelerate our mission to decarbonise heavy industry globally.”

 

 

Commenting on his appointment, Veli-Matti Mattila said: “Coolbrook has developed a highly innovative and globally significant technology with the potential to fundamentally transform industrial electrification and decarbonisation while enabling increased productivity. The Company is entering an exciting phase as it moves toward large-scale commercial deployment, and I look forward to working with the Board, management team, and shareholders to support Coolbrook’s growth and long-term success.”

 

 

About Coolbrook:

 

 

Hailed as the key technology for industrial decarbonisation globally, Coolbrook is a transformational technology and engineering company on a mission to decarbonise major industrial sectors like petrochemicals and chemicals, iron and steel, and cement. Coolbrook’s revolutionary rotating technology combines space science, turbomachinery and chemical engineering to replace the burning of fossil fuels across all major industrial sectors. The technology has two main applications: RotoDynamic Reactor™ (RDR™) to reach 100% CO2 free olefin production, and RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) to provide carbon-free process heating to iron and steel, cement and chemicals production. Once implemented at scale, the RotoDynamic Technology has the potential to reach temperatures of 1700°C and cut 2.4 billion tonnes (30%) of annual CO2 emissions in heavy industry.

 

 

For more information, please visit www.coolbrook.com

 

 

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Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the continued expansion of its mission-critical connectivity portfolio with FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – America’s public safety network – to support reliable, high-performance communications for public safety agencies, utilities and field operations across the United States.

 

Growing its public safety connectivity capabilities, Airgain recently added the MegaFi 2™ and MegaGo 2™ to its portfolio. As FirstNet MegaRange™ solutions, which use High Power User Equipment (HPUE) technology, the two routers transmit with 6x the power exclusively on Band 14, nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government for public safety on FirstNet. This helps support reliable communications in remote areas and through signal-blocking materials like glass, concrete and metal.

 

 

The addition of MegaFi 2™ and MegaGo 2™ strengthens Airgain’s growing AirgainConnect® portfolio, which also includes AirgainConnect® Fleet™ (AC-Fleet) and Go-Kit Pro™. Together, these solutions provide integrated vehicle, fixed, portable, and rapid-response connectivity options for organizations operating in challenging coverage environments, including public safety agencies and critical infrastructure operations that support their missions such as utilities, transportation, energy and field services.

 

 

“First responders depend on reliable communications in every environment,” said Matt Walsh, AVP – FirstNet and NextGen 9-1-1 Products, AT&T. “Working with organizations like Airgain that are focused on supporting the operational needs of public safety agencies and extending connectivity in challenging coverage areas is essential to helping field teams stay connected when it matters most.”

 

 

Both solutions are FirstNet Trusted™, which means they have met strict cybersecurity and network connectivity requirements that go beyond commercial standards to meet the critical operational needs of public safety agencies.

 

 

“Reliable connectivity is critical for today’s first responder community,” said Jacob Suen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airgain. “Our work with the FirstNet team at AT&T is continuing to support Airgain’s ability to deliver connectivity solutions purpose-built for demanding field environments. With the AirgainConnect portfolio, we are giving public safety agencies, utilities and other critical infrastructure organizations more options to support vehicle, portable, fixed, and rapid-response operations.”

 

 

Airgain solutions help organizations reduce deployment complexity, simplify installation, and improve operational flexibility across vehicles, remote locations, and temporary field deployments. With integrated 5G connectivity, multi-carrier support, ruggedized designs, and flexible deployment options, Airgain helps customers modernize communications infrastructure while improving reliability and operational readiness.

 

 

To learn more about Airgain’s connectivity solutions, visit Airgain.

 

 

About Airgain

 

 

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Airgain, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG) is a leading provider of advanced wireless connectivity solutions that drive cutting-edge innovation in 5G technology. We are committed to delivering high-performance, cost-effective, and energy-efficient wireless solutions that enable rapid market deployment. Our mission is to connect the world through integrated, innovative, and optimized wireless solutions. Our diverse product portfolio serves enterprises, automotive, public safety, and consumer markets. For more information, visit airgain.com, or follow Airgain on LinkedIn and X.

 

 

FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

 

 

Airgain, AirgainConnect, AC-Fleet, Go-Kit Pro, MegaFi 2, MegaGo 2, and the Airgain logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Airgain, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

 

 

 

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announced the latest installment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, Rise of the Robots, which explores key technologies behind humanoid robots and their potential for transformation. The series shares how these robots have progressed from simple machinery to critical tools used in caregiving, industrial automation, education, and even in the harshest environments.

 

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While science fiction has long envisioned robots resembling humans, recent advances in sensing, actuation, AI, embedded computing, and power systems have enabled practical, real-world robotic deployments across industrial, healthcare, and high-risk environments. Engineers are now integrating multimodal perception, real-time control, and simulation-driven training using physical AI approaches to accelerate development and improve performance. Although many systems still require supervision, they serve as the foundation for collaborative robotic platforms capable of complex, human-like interaction. The latest EIT installment explores the engineering design process, system integration challenges, and the role of legacy infrastructure, safety, and ROI in shaping scalable humanoid robot deployment.

 

“Humanoid robotics represents a convergence of sensing, control, and embedded intelligence that is reshaping how engineers approach system design,” said Jeff Newell, President of Mouser Electronics. “Through this latest installment of Empowering Innovation Together, we’re providing engineers with the insights and resources they need to better understand and navigate that shift.”

 

 

In The Tech Between Uspodcast, Raymond Yin, Director of Technical Content at Mouser Electronics, and Leo Chen, Head of US Operations at robotics manufacturer Engineered Arts, discuss the role of robotics in industrial settings and the engineering approach to creating human-like facial features and expressions. Chen also explains how the Engineered Arts’ humanoid, Ameca, came to fruition with careful design considerations.

 

 

“Developing humanoid robots requires solving complex, system-level challenges across perception, actuation, and real-time control,” said Yin. “In this episode, we break down how engineers approach those challenges and what it takes to build systems that can operate reliably in real-world environments.”

 

 

In addition to the podcast, the EIT series includes an in-depth video, technical articles, a topic-related infographic, as well as subscriber-exclusive content, exploring practical applications of AI in engineering workflows. By examining the range of cases where AI can enhance technical expertise, engineers can develop tools to help reshape how people think, decide, and create while protecting privacy and control.

 

 

Established in 2015, Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together program is one of the electronic component industry’s most recognized educational programs. To learn more, visit https://www.mouser.com/empowering-innovation/humanoid-robotics-systems/ and follow Mouser on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

 

 

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

 

 

As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers’ designs, Mouser’s website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

 

 

Engineers can stay abreast of today’s exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser’s complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser’s email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at https://sub.info.mouser.com/subscriber/.

 

 

About Mouser Electronics

 

 

Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor’s website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

 

 

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Blue Cloud Ventures (BCV), a venture growth firm focused on investing in enterprise software companies, announced the final close of its fifth fund, Blue Cloud Ventures V (BCV V). This milestone reinforces the firm’s continued mission to back category-defining companies that are poised to thrive in the age of AI.

 

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At the core of BCV’s strategy is building deep conviction in and backing companies that possess the potential to define or reshape entire industries. With BCV V, the firm is doubling down on its AI-first investment thesis, aiming to back and support visionary teams on their long-term growth journey as they build the systems that will serve as the backbone of the modern enterprise.

 

Blue Cloud typically invests between $10 and $30 million as a lead, co-lead, or co-investor. Beyond support with strategy, recruiting, and customer introductions, the firm provides three unique pillars of value: deep operational expertise through a network of 100+ tech founders and CEOs, many of whom are limited partners (LPs) in BCV funds; global expansion support via international LPs and operating partners across Europe, the Middle East and Asia; and specialized capital raising and M&A deal execution expertise leveraging the investment banking background of the team.

 

 

“We believe we are in the early innings of a massive structural shift in enterprise software,” said Rami Rahal, Founder & Managing Partner at Blue Cloud Ventures. “Our focus is to partner with the architects of this shift to ensure they have the runway and strategic support to become the systems-of-record in the AI era.”

 

 

BCV V has already invested in several market leading companies including:

 

 

• Exein: An IoT security leader building a “digital immune system” for connected devices
• Forethought: An end-to-end AI-native CX platform
• Impact Analytics: An AI-driven retail planning and supply chain optimization platform
• Sanity: The modern content operating system for the AI era
• RapidFort: A pioneer in software attack surface optimization and supply chain security
• Writer: A leading generative AI platform for the enterprise

 

BCV V marked its first liquidity event following Zendesk’s acquisition of Forethought in March 2026. BCV V led Forethought’s $25 million growth round in April 2025, backing its pioneering agentic AI customer service platform.

 

The success of BCV V was made possible by the unwavering support of our limited partners. Our investor base consists of top-tier institutional investors, family offices, and an extensive network of successful tech entrepreneurs and executives.

 

 

“This has been one of the most selective fundraising environments our industry has seen in years. We are incredibly grateful to our LPs, many of whom have been with us since our first fund,” said Joel Lou, Founder and Operating Partner at Blue Cloud Ventures. “Their support allows us to remain agile as we navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.”

 

 

About Blue Cloud Ventures

 

 

Blue Cloud Ventures is a New York-based venture growth firm that invests in leading SaaS, infrastructure, and open-source software companies. BCV has a track record of supporting visionary entrepreneurs from growth to exit, with a portfolio of over 50 category-defining software companies in the United States, Canada and Europe.

 

 

 

 

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Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — has partnered with AWS to make Laserfiche available through AWS Marketplace. This collaboration enables AWS customers to seamlessly procure Laserfiche’s document management platform to manage content, automate workflows and implement agentic AI capabilities.

 

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“We’re excited about this evolution of our long-standing partnership with AWS,” said Thomas Phelps, Laserfiche senior vice president of corporate strategy and CIO. “AWS Marketplace provides a near-frictionless experience for Laserfiche direct customers who want to accept negotiated private offers, manage billing and payment history, and apply eligible purchases toward their AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) commitments — all through their centralized AWS account.”

 

Laserfiche provides document lifecycle management, information governance and workflow automation tools on a platform that earned multiple Champion awards from Info-Tech Research Group. Laserfiche AI features include automatic metadata extraction, document summarization, chat and agentic capabilities.

 

 

“Within two weeks of requesting the ability to procure Laserfiche Cloud through AWS Marketplace, Laserfiche confirmed its availability on the marketplace,” said Bianca Lochner, Ph.D., City of Scottsdale CIO. “We appreciate Laserfiche’s swift execution and anticipation of our needs as our business partner.”

 

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Laserfiche to AWS Marketplace,” said Carol Potts, AWS General Manager of US ISV Sales. “Organizations in highly regulated industries can now adopt Laserfiche’s intelligent content management and agentic AI capabilities to quickly automate how they organize, govern, and act on critical information at scale. Enabling access to these innovations is how we help customers transform the way they work.”

 

 

To learn more, explore AWS Marketplace.

 

 

About Laserfiche

 

 

Laserfiche is a leading enterprise platform for document management and content-centric workflow automation. Through scalable workflows, forms, no-code templates and AI-enabled capture, the Laserfiche® platform accelerates how business gets done.

 

 

Laserfiche pioneered the paperless office with enterprise content management. Today, Laserfiche’s cloud-first development approach incorporates innovations in machine learning and AI to enable organizations globally to transform into digital businesses. Customers in every industry — including government, education, financial services, healthcare and manufacturing — use Laserfiche to boost productivity, scale their business and deliver digital-first customer experiences.

 

 

Laserfiche employees are committed to the company’s vision of empowering customers and inspiring people to reimagine how technology can transform lives.

 

 

Connect with Laserfiche:

 

 

Laserfiche Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook

 

 

 

 

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• A new core capability within Experian’s Ascend Platform, designed to help financial services organisations safely scale agentic AI across the lending lifecycle
• Brings together Experian, client and partner AI agents within a trusted operating layer for data, decisioning, governance and control
• 55% of consumers say they would allow an AI agent to make an autonomous purchase on their behalf
• ServiceNow becomes first partner to integrate with Experian’s Agent Operating System

 

Experian today announces the launch of the Agent Operating System™, a trusted agentic AI layer within the Experian Ascend Platform, unveiled at Money20/20 Europe.

 

The Experian Agent Operating System is designed to help financial services organisations move successfully beyond AI experimentation and safely scale agentic AI to transform decision-making, customer experiences, and day-to-day operations. It enables AI agents from Experian, clients and partners to work together through a common trust, semantic and orchestration layer, supported by clear controls, auditability and human oversight.

 

 

The launch comes as financial services firms accelerate investment in AI but continue to face major barriers to scaling adoption. New Experian research* shows that nearly half of global organisations (48%), say integrating data into AI workflows remains difficult, while a third cite poor data lineage and a further third say data is siloed across teams and systems.

 

 

At the same time, consumers are increasingly open to AI acting on their behalf, with 55%** willing to use AI tools for online purchases or bookings, rising to 70% among 25-39-year-olds.

 

 

Vijay Mehta, General Manager AI, Experian Software Solutions, said: “Agentic AI will reshape financial services, changing how decisions are made, how customers are served and how organisations operate at scale. This is no longer about experimentation. The winners will be those who turn AI into trusted operational reality, built on high quality data, strong governance and transparency in every decision.

 

 

“The Experian Agent Operating System is built for that moment. It brings together our unique data, advanced analytics, decisioning expertise and embedded governance within the Ascend Platform to help organisations deploy AI with confidence. This ultimately enables clients to automate key lending workflows, like fraud checks or loan approvals, in real time compared to the fragmented manual processes many rely on today.”

 

 

ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, will be the first partner to integrate with Experian’s Agent Operating System. Through the multi-year partnership, ServiceNow AI agents will connect with Experian’s Ascend Platform, allowing customers to access trusted data, decisioning and governance capabilities within existing enterprise workflows.

 

 

Cedric Parent, GVP, Global Industries at ServiceNow, said: “Financial services firms are under enormous pressure, with tightening regulations, rising fraud complexity, and rising customers’ expectations. The ambition to deploy agentic AI is there, but without access to trusted, real-time data inside enterprise workflows, agents simply can’t operate at the speed or scale the industry demands. ServiceNow is proud to be the first partner deploying within Experian’s Agent Operating System, giving financial institutions the confidence to automate high-stakes decisions, from fraud detection to credit risk.”

 

 

Supporting the full lending lifecycle from customer acquisition and fraud detection to credit decisioning, portfolio monitoring, and reporting, Agent Operating System bridges the gap between AI ambition and operational reality. It combines data, analytics, decisioning, and identity with built-in governance, risk management, explainability, and controls to enable trusted complex workflow automation.

 

 

The Agent Operating System will be available to early adopters later this year, before rolling out to more than 2,300 client solutions globally. Key capabilities include:

 

 

• A trusted agentic operating layer: Identity, access control, data security, compliance guardrails, monitoring and governance controls that enable AI agents to operate safely across data, models and workflows.
• Composability: Experian, client-built, and partner agents work together without having to replace existing technology, allowing organisations to start with targeted use cases and progressively evolve toward fully connected, agent-driven workflows.
• Agent-native decisioning: Purpose-built agents across fraud, identity, credit risk, marketing, analytics, operations and governance that can investigate, orchestrate and optimise workflows, rather than simply respond to prompts.
• Embedded governance by design: Model risk management, explainability, audit trails, monitoring and policy enforcement built into agentic workflows to support compliant AI at enterprise scale.
• Productivity at scale, with human oversight: Automation of investigation, strategy execution, insight generation, documentation and monitoring, with human-in-the-loop validation for complex decisions and high-impact outcomes.

 

Experian is a 5-star sponsor of Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam and will host the event’s Connection Lounge. Adolfo Tunon, Head of Banking GTM, EMEA at ServiceNow will join Experian’s Vijay Mehta and Laurie Schnidman on stage to discuss the launch of Agent Operating System and the future of agentic AI in financial services.

 

Learn more about the Connected Intelligence report here, and the 2026 UK Fraud and FinCrime Report 2026 here.

 

 

Notes to Editor:

 

 

*Experian and Phronesis conducted a global survey in April and May 2026 among more than 800 senior decision-makers at financial institutions across the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Germany, India, Italy, South Africa, Colombia, and Chile.

 

 

**Research conducted by HarrisX between March and April 2026 among more than 500 senior decision-makers at organisations across the UK.

 

 

About Experian

 

 

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and platforms. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

 

 

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

 

 

We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

 

 

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Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health, today unveiled the Amazfit Balance 3 and Amazfit Balance Ultra, the newest additions to the Balance series and the hero watches for Amazfit’s new Hybrid Training System, connecting performance tracking with intelligent training guidance through the Zepp App.

 

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The products were unveiled at a launch event in New York during a panel hosted by leading voices from the fitness and HYROX community. Built around how modern athletes train today, Balance 3 and Balance Ultra are designed for people balancing strength, endurance, recovery, work, stress, and daily life. The devices serve as the engine layer of the connected Hybrid Training ecosystem, capturing how users train, recover, and respond over time, while the Zepp App serves as the intelligence layer, organizing that data into clearer direction.

 

Balance Ultra is the flagship expression of the Balance series, combining Grade 5 titanium craftsmanship with a refined performance design that moves naturally between training, work, and daily life. Balance 3 is built for everyday hybrid athletes who want one watch for the gym, running, recovery, and daily performance. It is available in stainless steel and titanium options, giving users a choice between durable everyday construction and a lighter premium build.

 

 

“The future of training is not about doing more without direction. It is about training with structure,” said Wayne Huang, CEO of Zepp Health. “With Balance 3 and Balance Ultra, we are helping athletes better understand how strength, endurance, recovery, and daily life all affect performance. The Balance series brings those signals together so users can understand their capacity, manage effort, and make more informed training decisions over time.”

 

 

A Hybrid Training System Built to Help Athletes Train with Structure

 

 

Modern training is becoming more hybrid. Athletes are running, lifting, conditioning, recovering, traveling, working, and managing daily stress, often all at once. The challenge is no longer just collecting more data. The challenge is understanding what that data means for how to train, when to push, when to recover, and how to stay consistent over time.

 

 

At the center of the Balance experience is the Zepp App, the intelligence layer of the Hybrid Training System. Balance 3 and Balance Ultra collect the data, while the Zepp App connects training, recovery, sleep, stress, and lifestyle data into a clearer view of how the body is adapting and what to prioritize next.

 

 

Within the app, HybridCharge Energy Intelligence brings this system together by combining BioCharge, LifeLoad, and Training Load into one view of capacity. BioCharge reflects the body’s energy and recovery state, LifeLoad adds context from daily stress and lifestyle demands, and Training Load shows the strain created by exercise. Together, these inputs help users better understand what they can sustain in the moment and how to manage effort across training and recovery.

 

 

Weekly Focus and Training Balance help users see whether their training is aligned across strength, endurance, and recovery, while Hybrid Training Plans bring more structure to preparation and progression. The result is a system designed to turn connected health and fitness signals into clearer direction, not just more data.

 

 

Built for Every Part of Training

 

 

Balance 3 and Balance Ultra are built to support the full rhythm of modern training, from structured workouts to recovery, navigation, communication, and daily wear. Both models feature bright 1.5-inch AMOLED displays with sapphire glass and up to 3,000-nit brightness, advanced health monitoring, precision dual-band GPS, six-satellite positioning systems, route guidance, offline map support, strength training support, and official HYROX tools in one connected experience.

 

 

Battery life is designed to keep pace with demanding schedules. Balance 3 delivers up to 21 days of battery life, while Balance Ultra extends that endurance further with up to 30 days of battery life, giving users a longer-lasting flagship option for consistent training, travel, and everyday wear.

 

 

The Balance series also supports a deeper view of health and recovery, with advanced metrics including heart rate, HRV, sleep, stress, blood oxygen, and breathing rate. For strength training, both watches support 25 auto-recognized strength exercises, helping users track effort across gym sessions without manually logging every movement. Bluetooth calling, Zepp Flow voice control, voice notes, and onboard storage help users stay connected and in control without interrupting their rhythm.

 

 

Official HYROX Tools for Training and Race Day

 

 

As Amazfit continues as the official wearable partner of HYROX, Balance 3 and Balance Ultra serve as the ultimate tools for HYROX training and racing.

 

 

Built-in HYROX features connect structured preparation with race-day execution. HYROX training plans, race simulations, HYROX Virtual Pace, and race-specific workout support help athletes prepare with greater intention.

 

 

Post-race analysis helps users better understand pacing, station performance, rankings, cumulative race time, and where performance was gained or lost. These tools are designed to support HYROX athletes while also reinforcing the broader Hybrid Training System: strength, endurance, recovery, and structure working together.

 

 

Pricing and Availability

 

 

• The Amazfit Balance 3 Stainless Steel will be available starting June 2, 2026, for $369.99.
• The Amazfit Balance 3 Titanium will be coming soon, for $449.99.
• The Amazfit Balance Ultra will be available starting June 2, 2026, for $599.99.

 

 

All models will be available on Amazfit.com.

 

About Amazfit

 

 

Amazfit, a global smart wearable and fitness leader is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company with its principal office based in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. Zepp Health operates as a distributed organization, with team members and offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other global markets.

 

 

Amazfit builds smart wearables designed around movement — training with intention, recovery with balance, and evolution over time. Built for the way people train today, Amazfit blends endurance, strength, and recovery into a single, coherent rhythm to support sustainable progress over time.

 

 

Behind Amazfit is Zepp, which builds the intelligence that supports its training experience. For more information, visit www.amazfit.com.

 

 

 

 

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Lenovo today announced it is delivering a near real-time AI-powered infrastructure platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to enable ultra-low-latency IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) video distribution in addition to the traditional cable and satellite broadcast, intelligent content delivery, and mission-critical decision-making across the event ecosystem and operations.

 

As the world’s largest sporting event prepares for an unprecedented scale—spanning three host countries, featuring 48 teams, and engaging an estimated 6 billion fans—FIFA, broadcasters, and event operators will benefit from a live, always-on environment designed to perform at the highest level. As FIFA’s Official Technology Partner, Lenovo will deploy servers at the International Broadcast Center in Dallas, Texas, to help deliver the computing power, devices, and AI-driven solutions needed to bring every moment of every match to global audiences and support the most expansive broadcast operation in FIFA World Cup™ history. More than 17,000 Lenovo and Motorola devices and 200+ engineers deployed across venues and Team Base Camp training sites will help ensure professional execution.

 

 

Lenovo’s technology solutions have reduced latency within IPTV infrastructure for the global showpiece, with IPTV delays now under five seconds, enabling near real-time access to live match action and more synchronized viewing experiences. Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 servers and technology will help manage massive volumes of live video data coming in from stadiums across North America and power FIFA’s IPTV live feed by ingesting, processing, and distributing all match content in close to real-time via ten channels to over 1,000 screens throughout FIFA venues. Fans, media, VIPs and officials will quickly be able to access every match from anywhere within the event ecosystem, from fan zones to media tribunes.

 

 

An AI Nerve Center for the World’s Biggest Sporting Event

 

 

Beyond broadcast, Lenovo’s technology will be deployed at FIFA’s Technology Command Center in Miami and the Tournament Operation Center for the duration of FIFA World Cup 2026™. This hub serves as the central “mission control” for the World Cup, where all the technology powering the games is monitored and managed in near real-time by experienced engineers and FIFA management. With the help of Lenovo’s enterprise solutions, FIFA’s Technology Command Center and Tournament Operation Center will ensure tournament organizers are able to swiftly observe, and if needed, address operational matters across the tournament footprint.

 

 

“Lenovo’s AI infrastructure is redefining the FIFA World Cup experience, delivering near real-time highlights, multi-angle views, and insights at unprecedented global scale,” said Ashley Gorakhpurwalla, President of Infrastructure Solutions at Lenovo. “Together with FIFA, we are running AI under the world’s most demanding conditions—solving latency concerns and bringing billions of fans closer to the action than ever before, setting a new standard for live sports.”

 

 

“The FIFA World Cup is one of the largest and most complex sporting event in the world,” said Nacho Fresco, Director of Technology at FIFA. “With this edition set to be the biggest in history, delivering exceptional operational efficiency and cutting-edge technology is critical. Lenovo is a key partner in helping us meet the stringent low-latency requirements essential for live production environments.”

 

 

Powering the World’s Biggest Stage

 

 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ showcases the real-world AI advancements Lenovo is making possible. Lenovo will manage complex on-premise edge computing, significantly reducing latency, where cloud-only solutions failed to meet broadcast requirements. During the World Cup, technologies powered by Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, engineered for high-density, mission critical environments requiring massive throughput, and near real-time operational performance will support:

 

 

• Near real-time monitoring of stadium and tournament wide tech systems
• Live broadcast, streaming, and IPTV delivery
• Rapid incident detection and issue resolution to minimize disruption and downtime

 

Enhancing the Fan Experience with Real-Time Insight and Transparency

 

Lenovo is enabling a more immersive and understandable viewing experience through AI-driven innovations. AI-enabled 3D playeravatars provide clearer, real-time visualization of complex decisions such as offside calls. Built using advanced GenAI and real-world player data, these avatars are designed to help fans better understand the game as it happens. These avatars will also be an additional value input to support FIFA’s Match Officials in their offside decision-making during matches.

 

 

To improve the in-venue experience across three countries, Lenovo is deploying solutions designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and engagement:

 

 

• AI-driven navigation systems reduce congestion and improve movement across venues.
• AI-driven stabilized “Referee Views” deliver first-person perspectives with up to 50% less motion distortion.
• Immersive digital and holographic experiences create new ways for fans to engage with the game.

 

Leveling the Playing Field Through Smarter Football for All

 

Lenovo is actively transforming the sports industry and remains committed to democratizing football through its “Smarter AI for All” vision. With the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Lenovo will deploy the FIFA AI Pro platform, anext-generation AI-powered knowledge assistant delivering tactical insights to coaches, players, and analysts. Built using Lenovo’s AI Factory, the platform will be provided to all 48 teams competing in the tournament, democratizing access to elite-level analytics and helping level the competitive playing field.

 

 

Bringing the Tournament Home with Special Edition Collections

 

 

For fans of the game, Lenovo is offering a unique way to showcase their passion through a collection of FIFA Special Edition devices across its commercial, consumer, and gaming portfolios. Featuring exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026™ branding and packaging, the lineup includes the motorola razr FIFA World Cup 26^th Edition, ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 and 14, Yoga Slim 7i ultra Aura Edition (14”, 11), Idea Tab, and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16”, 10). These limited-edition models allow fans to carry a piece of the world’s largest sporting event with them, long after the final whistle.

 

 

The scale and complexity of these operations reflect Lenovo’s broader investment in sports technology. In March, Lenovo launched a dedicated sports vertical designed to support organizations operating live, global, and mission-critical environments. By integrating AI infrastructure, edge computing, devices, and services into a unified model, Lenovo is enabling sports organizations to move from fragmented systems to real-time, end-to-end operational control.

 

 

As the Official Technology Partner of FIFA, Lenovo is powering the biggest event in the history of humanity. FIFA trusts Lenovo to deliver the tournament’s end-to-end technology backbone from AI devices to infrastructure and solutions, to provide immersive and unique fan experiences and provide unprecedented access to data and analytics for the 48 competing teams. Visit the FIFA page on Lenovo.com to see Lenovo in action at the World Cup.

 

 

About Lenovo

 

 

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Guided by its vision of “Smarter Technology for All”, Lenovo is executing a Hybrid AI strategy that spans Personal AI – one personal AI, multiple devices; and Enterprise AI – helping customers turn data into insights and value. This strategy is delivered through the Group’s commitment to world-class innovation and a full-stack AI portfolio, including devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets, accessories), infrastructure solutions (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), as well as software, solutions, and services. With a global footprint spanning 21 research and development locations in 11 markets, and a global supply chain including more than 30 manufacturing sites across 10 markets, Lenovo is widely recognized for its operational excellence, including ranking #8 in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). Learn more at www.lenovo.com and follow the latest news in our newsroom.

 

 

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